THE WORLD BEHIND IMMIGRATION
BEYOND THE STORIES
To find their place in the United States, immigrants often learn our language, customs and culture. But how much do we learn about the cultures and places they leave behind?
Beyond the Stories explores the histories, cultures, places and experiences that have shaped the lives of immigrants and their families. These resources provide context for the stories in the Immigrant Hall of Honor and invite us to look beyond the journey itself to better understand the worlds people came from.
FEATURED COLLECTION
WHAT WE BRING WITH US
From holiday celebrations and family recipes to music and customs, explore the traditions immigrants and their descendants have carried into American life. Discover how these traditions endure, evolve and connect generations—and share the traditions your family keeps alive.
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What We Bring With Us: DÃa de Los Muertos
DÃas de Muertos is a cultural celebration rooted in Aztec traditions and shaped by Catholic influences, honoring loved ones who have passed. Today, the tradition lives on in Mexico and Latino communities across the United States, bringing families together to remember, celebrate, and welcome the return of departed loved ones.
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The Artists Who Challenged Cuba’s Cultural Silence
In 2018, a group of Cuban artists and other independent cultural figures began pushing back against a government regulation that sought to place greater control over artistic expression. Their movement would become known as the Movimiento San Isidro (MSI). What began as a fight over artistic freedom would eventually become part of a much larger story of dissent in Cuba.
